Source: Broken Arrow EDC
Officials said Tuesday that 60 jobs are being created in Broken Arrow at bdtronic, a leading global supplier of automated production machines that is headquartered here.
The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corp. and bdtronic said the jobs would be created over the next 5 years with an average wage of $66,000 at the company’s Broken Arrow facility.
The jobs announcement qualifies bdtronic for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Quality Jobs Incentive.
“With bdtronic’s leading position as a supplier to this market, we have undertaken a rapid growth strategy and are pleased to partner with Oklahoma in being approved for the Quality Jobs Incentive,” says Michael Yarnall, President of bdtronic.
Yarnall says the 60 new positions highlight expertise in project management and engineering, machine controls software, mechanical and electrical assembly technicians, and support administration over the next 5 years.
Hopper Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, praised the announcement.
“As a leader and supplier in a highly specialized sector, the expansion of bdtronic is a huge win for Broken Arrow and Oklahoma,” Smith says. “bdtronic has proven its commitment to the local community and Commerce is pleased to be the agency that offers incentives that allow for growth and retention of our existing companies.”
City leaders praised the announcement as a “boon” for the local economy.
“The City Council and I could not be more excited about bdtronic’s commitment to expand its operations and provide more job opportunities here in Broken Arrow,” says Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon.
bdtronic’s headquarters has been in Broken Arrow for the last two decades.
“This is yet another example of the private sector believing in the growth and prosperity that is happening in Broken Arrow and showing its commitment to our community by enhancing its workforce.”
Jennifer Conway, President and CEO of the BAEDC, says the investment will contribute to the prosperity of Broken Arrow’s residents and further solidifies the community as a hub for innovation and economic development.
bdtronic’s North and South America headquarters, situated in Broken Arrow, was formed in 2003. The company said it has experienced consistent growth, which has been further accelerated in the past 5 years, particularly with the rapid expansion of the automotive industry’s investment in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Bdtronic’s automated production machines and systems are designed for the mixing and dispensing of reactive liquid polymers, plasma surface pretreatment, heatstaking of plastics and trickle impregnation of electric motors.
With a primary focus on serving the automotive electronics sector, bdtronic’s machines contribute to the manufacturing of electronic components for vehicles worldwide. The company also extends its expertise to defense electronics, electronic lighting systems, and medical devices.
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